Thailand Visit Visa for Pakistanis, Fees, Eligibility, Required Documents Here's How to Apply

Pakistani travellers planning a trip to Thailand are required to obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) before departure, as the country no longer issues sticker visas for applicants from Pakistan.

Applications from Pakistan are processed under the jurisdiction of the Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad or the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Karachi, depending on the applicant’s place of residence.

Who Can Apply for a Thailand Visit Visa?

Applicants must be residing in Pakistan and physically present outside Thailand at the time of submitting their applications. They are also required to hold a passport with at least six months of validity from the application date, along with a minimum of two blank pages.

The application must be submitted through the relevant Thai diplomatic mission based on the applicant’s location in Pakistan.

Documents Required for the Application

Applicants need to provide several documents to support their visa requests. These include a scanned copy of the passport’s information page and a recent colour photograph with a white background, taken within the last six months.

Proof of residence in Pakistan, such as a valid CNIC or other address documents, is also required.

Travellers must submit confirmed round-trip flight bookings and evidence of accommodation in Thailand. This may include a hotel reservation or an invitation letter from a host or sponsor in the country.

Financial documents are another key requirement. Applicants are generally expected to provide bank statements covering the previous six months to demonstrate sufficient funds for their stay. A closing balance of approximately 20,000 Thai Baht or its equivalent may be required.

Depending on their employment status, applicants may also need to submit a visa request letter, a No Objection Certificate (NOC), salary slips or business registration documents.

Visa Fees and Processing Time

The cost of a single-entry Thailand tourist visa generally ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 Thai Baht. However, additional service and handling charges may increase the overall expense to approximately PKR 19,500, depending on the service provider.

Multiple-entry and business visa categories involve higher charges, which may reach PKR 80,000 or more, depending on the visa type.

The processing period is approximately 14 working days after the application has been submitted and the required fee has been cleared.

Steps to Apply for a Thailand e-Visa

The application process begins with registration on the official Thai e-Visa portal. Applicants must create an account and select Pakistan as their nationality before choosing the relevant embassy jurisdiction in Islamabad or Karachi.

After completing the online application form, they must upload the required documents, including passport details, photographs, bank statements and travel arrangements, in the specified digital formats.

The next step is payment of the applicable visa fee through the available online payment method or the designated cash or bank deposit procedure provided by the embassy.

Once the application and payment have been submitted, applicants can monitor its progress through the online portal. The process generally takes around two weeks.

Successful applicants receive their e-Visa confirmation through email. They must download and print the document, as a physical copy may be required by airlines and Thai immigration authorities upon arrival in Thailand.